Captain Mohammad Rizwan said Pakistan's middle order succumbed to the pressure in a Champions Trophy defeat by fierce rivals India on Sunday that left the tournament hosts' chances of progressing to the knockout stage hanging by a thread.

Former Pakistan women’s captain Urooj Mumtaz criticised skipper Mohammad Rizwan for consuming too many dot balls, which she believes contributed to Pakistan’s loss to India in Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has acknowledged that his team's hopes of advancing in the Champions Trophy are virtually over following a tough six-wicket defeat to India in Dubai, which followed a 60-run loss to New Zealand in their opening match.